Description
A gooey, fudgy Chocolate Cobbler made with sourdough discard and pantry staples. It bakes into a rich, self-saucing dessert that’s best served warm with vanilla ice cream. A cozy and simple treat for weeknights or gatherings!
Ingredients
For the Melted Butter Base:
55 grams unsalted butter (about 1/4 cup)
For the Cobbler Batter:
170 grams granulated sugar (about 3/4 cup)
20 grams cocoa powder (about 3 tablespoons)
115 grams all-purpose flour (about 3/4 cup)
8 grams baking powder (about 2 teaspoons)
3 grams salt (about 1/2 teaspoon)
120 grams milk (2% or whole)
4 grams vanilla extract (about 1 teaspoon)
100 grams sourdough discard (100% hydration)
85 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 1/2 cup)
For the Cobbler Sauce:
200 grams granulated sugar (about 1 cup)
30 grams cocoa powder (about 1/4 cup)
350 grams boiling water (about 1.5 cups)
Instructions
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Melt the Butter:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Add butter to an 8×8-inch glass baking dish and melt in the oven. Carefully remove once melted. -
Make the Batter:
In a bowl, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk, vanilla, and sourdough discard until smooth. Gently fold in chocolate chips. -
Make the Topping:
In another bowl, mix sugar and cocoa powder for the topping. Boil water. -
Assemble:
Spoon batter over melted butter—don’t stir! Spread evenly. Sprinkle cocoa-sugar topping on top, then gently pour boiling water over everything. Do not mix. -
Bake:
Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the top is puffed and set. Cool slightly before serving warm with ice cream.
Notes
Don’t stir the layers! The magic sauce forms underneath.
Make sure your sourdough discard is at room temp for best results.
The smell is pure chocolate bliss—your kitchen will thank you!
Semi-sweet chips are great, but feel free to use chopped chocolate or other mix-ins.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cobbler
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 31g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg